Tag: Population Decline
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New Brunswick Sees Largest Quarterly Population Decline Since the 1970s
Overview: A startling quarterly drop Statistics Canada released new data showing a notable decline in New Brunswick’s population for the most recent quarter. According to an economic development consultant familiar with the release, the quarterly decrease marks the largest dip since the 1970s, underscoring ongoing demographic shifts that could ripple through the province’s economy, labor…
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New Brunswick Experiences Largest Quarterly Population Decline Since the 1970s, Economists Say
Overview: A Sharp Turn for New Brunswick’s Population New Brunswick has reported its most pronounced quarterly population decline in decades, according to Statistics Canada data analyzed by an economic development consultant. The numbers show that as of October 1, the province’s population dipped significantly compared with the previous quarter, marking a historic low not seen…
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New Brunswick Faces Largest Quarterly Population Drop in Decades, Experts Warn
New Brunswick’s Population Dip: Decades-Long Trend Intensifies Statistics Canada has released a troubling finding for New Brunswick: the province recorded its largest quarterly population decline since the 1970s. The data, reflecting numbers as of October 1, shows a notable decrease that economics researchers say signals broader demographic shifts and potential economic consequences for the province.…
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Yarriambiack: Australia’s Fastest Shrinking Region Holds Its Ground
Yarriambiack’s Quiet Decline In Victoria’s rural north‑west, Yarriambiack Shire is home to some of Australia’s most rapidly shrinking towns. Brim, Hopetoun, Warracknabeal and a constellation of small communities are feeling the squeeze as farms consolidate, young people move away, and services fold into the memories of a once-bustling region. Official statistics frame the story: since…
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Yarriambiack Shire: How Australia’s Fastest-Shrinking Region Keeps Its Identity Alive
Introduction: A region in slow retreat In Victoria’s rural north‑west, the Yarriambiack Shire is facing a familiar challenge for many regional Australia: towns shrinking as farms consolidate and young people seek opportunity elsewhere. From Brim to Warracknabeal and beyond, virtually every town in this 15‑town cluster has seen its population decline since the turn of…
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Montréal’s Population Decline: Implications for the Future
Understanding Montréal’s Population Decline Montréal is facing a significant demographic shift that could see the city lose up to 200,000 residents by the year 2030. This anticipated exodus has historical roots, echoing the population trends observed since the election of the Parti québécois (PQ) in 1976. This article delves into the causes behind this trend…
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Montréal’s Population Decline: Challenges and Solutions
Introduction Montréal is facing a significant demographic challenge, with projections indicating a loss of 200,000 residents by 2030. This alarming trend brings back memories of the exodus that occurred after the 1976 election of the Parti québécois (PQ), when many Anglophones left for Toronto, and families sought refuge in suburban bungalows. The implications of such…